The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expressed its firm resentment over the decision by the United States Administration to restore travel restrictions with Cuba.
Alexandroupolis hosted the 1st International UNWTO Western Silk Road Workshop, the first practical step of an initiative developed by the UNWTO and the European Commission.
Representatives from 33 countries exchanged best practices on how to advance the contribution of tourism to sustainable development goals, during the 1st International Western Silk Road Workshop in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece.
Seven candidates are in the running for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the period 2018-2021.
Following the recent ITB Berlin expo, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura states that Greece is among the top destinations of German travellers this year.
"Tourism can transform our world and build better understanding in a world living a deficit of tolerance", said UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai at the opening ceremony of ITB Berlin.
The UNWTO will send a mission of experts to Greece to examine the discrepancy between the country's international arrivals and tourism earnings in 2016.
UNWTO activities at ITB 2017 will include the 7th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers Meeting and an event on the New Platform Tourism Services (or the so-called sharing economy).
The UNWTO supports the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries.
The UNWTO recently held an event in the El Pardo Palace in Madrid to celebrate the launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
